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YJ03 KXS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KXS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear back box housing corroded.

Pass 8 May 2015 73,252 miles

rear bump stops damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2015 73,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bump stops damaged

Pass 1 May 2014 67,443 miles

o/s/f wing damage

rear bump stops broken away

Fail 1 May 2014 67,443 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f wing damage

rear bump stops broken away

Pass 3 May 2013 65,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,159 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,425 miles

both rear bump stops perrished

has damage to o/s/f wing/bumper

n/s/f,n/s/r,and o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

Fail 6 Apr 2009 53,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear bump stops perrished

has damage to o/s/f wing/bumper

n/s/f,n/s/r,and o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,517 miles

front bumper adrift on offside. not enough to cause injury

front number plate cracked not affecting digits

rear shocker bump stops perished/ fallen down

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

body damage to o/s/f wing area

Fail 17 Mar 2006 32,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,287 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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YJ03 KXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 KXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ03 KXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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